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Resurrection Bay
Seward, Alaska
The Basics
Many itineraries within Kenai Fjords National Park include a wildlife-watching cruise in Resurrection Bay. Those interested in bird-watching and wildlife spotting should be on the lookout for puffins, bald eagles, Dall's porpoise, Stellar sea lions, orcas, humpback whales, harbor seals, and sea otters.
Helicopter tours passing through the park to land at Godwin Glacier often fly right over Resurrection Bay. As the waters of the bay never freeze, they are also popular for kayaking and sailing.
Kenai Fjords and Resurrection Bay Half-Day Wildlife Cruise
$155.23 per adult
Traveler Favorite
Last boat of the season
Great captain and crew! We were the last boat of the season, saw bald eagles, otters, sea lions, a black bear, a mountain goat and 2 different jellies and the most amazing glaciers!!
Karen_S, Oct 2023
Things to Know Before You Go
Resurrection Bay is a must-see for animal lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Dress in warm layers with a waterproof outer layer to protect you from the wind.
Don’t forget to bring sun protection; the sun in Alaska can be surprisingly intense.
Take appropriate precautions, if you suffer from motion sickness.
Excursions to Resurrection Bay can last anywhere from three to eight hours, depending on the activities chosen.
How to Get There
Many visitors come to Resurrection Bay as a guided shore excursion from Seward. Cruises on the bay typically depart from the Seward Small Boat Harbor before heading out into the bay.
When to Get There
While the waters of Resurrection Bay never freeze and are therefore always navigable, a majority of tours operate between mid-May and mid-September when the days are long and weather mild.
What’s in the Name
Alexander Baranov was a Russian merchant who was forced to take shelter in the bay during an intense storm. When the storm finally settled, it was Easter Sunday, and in honor, Baranov gave the bay (as well as the nearby river) the name Resurrection.
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